Sundargarh, Oct 13 (UDN): A 45-year-old security guard was allegedly murdered by unidentified assailants at a private crusher unit in Sargigarh village under Koida police station limits in Odisha’s Sundargarh district.
The deceased has been identified as Sanatan Munda, who was reportedly on night duty guarding the company’s property when the incident occurred.
Police have initiated an investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing and identify those responsible.
Possible Link to Mining Project Dispute Under Scrutiny
Preliminary information suggests that the area has witnessed tensions among local residents over a proposed mining project in the village.
Investigators are examining the circumstances of the murder, but it has not yet been established whether the killing is connected to the dispute over the proposed project.
The motive behind the alleged crime remains unclear, and the identities of the suspected attackers have not been confirmed.
Koida Police Begin Investigation
Koida police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident. Officials are working to piece together the sequence of events leading to Munda’s death and determine who was involved.
Further details regarding the investigation, the motive and any possible arrests were not immediately available.
Police are expected to establish whether the incident was linked to the local dispute or stemmed from another cause as the investigation progresses.